Volume III. of the “American archæology and ethnology” series issued

by the University of California. An extended examination of the Hupa language in which the various words and forms have been studied, analyzed and assembled into classes “that an adequate conception of the language as a whole might be obtained.”

=Goff, Clarissa (Mrs. Robert Goff).= Florence and some Tuscan cities. *$6. Macmillan.

“‘The purpose of Colonel and Mrs. Goff in this handsome volume is to describe the most characteristic monuments of Tuscany and to introduce into the account, legends and stories which are not always within reach of the traveler.... On a basis of historical narrative ... Mrs. Goff has given her readers a vivid picture of a city with a passion for politics, a passion for war, and a passion for art. Large attention is given to the churches of Florence.... The volume is richly illustrated in colors by Colonel Goff and issued with a decorative cover.”—Outlook.

“To this charming series of pictures Mrs. Goff has provided an agreeable and easily-written commentary. Too easily written, we fear, to be quite exact in all its information. Mrs. Goff is at her best when she leaves the town for the country, and when she turns from history to describing the life of the Tuscan people of to-day, their festivals, quaint observances and ancient superstitions. The last chapter of the book is devoted entirely to such subjects, and it is one of the most enjoyable.”

+ + — =Acad.= 68: 235. Mr. 11, ‘05. 430w.

“Mrs. Goff is an excellent guide round Florence, and supplies just the right sort of gossipy commentary for a book of this sort.”

+ + =Ath.= 1905, 2: 312. S. 2. 120w.

=Ind.= 58: 1069. My. 11, ‘05. 130w.

“Altogether the book is a charming one, likely to be of real value to the traveller, as well as a pleasing memento of some of the fairest scenes in Italy.”

+ + =Int. Studio.= 25: 273. My. ‘05. 520w.

“The book seems the most satisfactory of the series.”

+ + =Nation.= 80: 381. My. 11, ‘05. 410w.

+ + =N. Y. Times.= 10: 166. Mr. 18, ‘05. 960w.

+ + =Outlook.= 79: 856. Ap. 1, ‘05. 140w.

“Mrs. Goff’s text is the pleasantest reading. Her touch is light, her knowledge wide, her style entirely natural, her sympathy and insight vivid and kindly. Slips in the book are more numerous than they should be.”

+ + — =Sat. R.= 99: 777. Je. 10, ‘05. 1030w.

“The letterpress is written by Mrs. Goff, and contains much disconnected information. It is not quite safe to assume that it is all accurate.”

+ — =Spec.= 95: 261. Ag. 19, ‘05. 120w.

=Goldenberg, Samuel L.= Lace; its origin and history. *$1.50. Brentano’s.

The different kinds of lace are arranged alphabetically, with particulars as to their characteristics, their various subdivisions, and the manner in which they are made. The illustrations are especially clear and useful for purposes of lace study. The book contains much valuable information on machine-made laces, with diagrams and explanations of the lace and embroidery machines now in use. It tells also of the nets made for the foundations of certain kinds of lace. The opening article treats of the origin and history of lace.

“The book is well adapted for its purpose, the enlightenment of ‘the busy man of affairs,’ but it is evident our author is hampered by having to express his meaning in English, and sometimes fails to convey what he intends.”

+ — =Nation.= 80: 158. F. 23, ‘05. 330w.

=Goldring, W.= Book of the lily. *$1. Lane.

“The author gives a clear general statement in regard to the cultivable species, hybrids, and varieties, and illustrates the handy treatise by exquisite pictures of a few of the best kinds and their most artistic setting.”—Nation.

“It is written for those who delight in flowers and who love their gardens rather than for the connoisseur.”

+ + =Ath.= 1905, 2: 85. Jl. 15. 500w.

+ + =Nation.= 80: 290. Ap. 13, ‘05. 160w.

“The introductory chapter on the geography and history of the lily is particularly interesting, as well as the treatise upon diseases and insect pests—that closes the book.” Mabel Osgood Wright.

+ + =N. Y. Times.= 10: 369. Je. 10. ‘05. 290w.

“The great value of the book, however, is that it enables one without much trouble to get a conspectus of the whole lily-group. A much too ambitious title.”

+ + — =Sat. R.= 100: 156. Jl. 29, ‘05. 150w.

=Gomperz, Theodor.= Greek thinkers: a history of ancient philosophy. v. 2 and 3. ea. *$4. Scribner.